Geography Trip to Iceland
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Geographers from Years 10–13 enjoyed four unforgettable days in Iceland at the start of the Easter holidays, exploring the unique topography and immersing themselves in the culture. You can follow their journey through these posts, taken from the QueenswoodGeography Instagram account.
SATURDAY 25 MARCH
Great first evening in Iceland, stopping off at the Bridge between Continents.
Wrapping up warm before our evening meal!
The Lava Centre and Skogafoss
Lovely walk along the Black Beach looking at the basalt columns.
Such a fun glacier walk. Lots to learn about ice and the impacts of Climate Change on the glacier and lagoon.
SUNDAY 26 MARCH
Quiz time – and Happy 18th Birthday, Izzie!
Slightly different weather conditions today!
A quick recharge after our swim at The Secret Lagoon.
A very snowy walk to see the magnificent two stage waterfall at Gulfoss.
Meeting some Icelandic horses.
Geysir!
MONDAY 27 MARCH
Walking along the Mid Atlantic Ridge where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates pull apart. This is also the site where Iceland's parliament was established in 930AD.
Early morning visit to the most voluminous waterfall in Iceland.
Great visit learning about geo thermal power and the Carbonfix project developing technologies in sequestration.
The Lava Show experience. Learning lots about what real lava does.
Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral and Leif Eriksson statue.
Walking tour of Reykjavik.
Rainbow Street.
Year 10 smashed the Escape Rooms!
TUESDAY 28 MARCH
Our last morning hike before some chill time at The Blue Lagoon.
